This resolution designates the District of Columbia Department of Corrections as the official agency responsible for providing free special education services to eligible incarcerated individuals aged 18 and older. It ensures that these individuals, who already have identified disabilities or individualized education plans, continue to receive required support without interruption after a previous contract with Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools expired. The bill authorizes the Department of Corrections to contract with the charter school to deliver these services during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. This emergency measure is intended to maintain compliance with federal and local education laws while a permanent version of the legislation undergoes congressional review.
This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $25 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help the D.C. Preparatory Academy build and renovate a new 42,000-square-foot public charter school facility. The funds will be used to cover construction costs, working capital needs, interest payments, and fees associated with the bond issuance. The District explicitly states that these bonds are not general obligations and do not create any debt or financial liability for the city.
This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $90 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to support Friendship Public Charter School, Inc. The funds will be used to refinance existing debt from 2016 and finance renovations at several school campuses across Ward 7 and other locations in the District. The bonds are structured so that the District of Columbia has no financial liability or obligation to repay them, meaning the school corporation alone is responsible for the debt. This measure allows the school to access financing for capital improvements without creating a general obligation debt for the District.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $22 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance renovations, building improvements, and refinancing of existing debt for Richard Wright Public Charter School at 475 School St., SW. The bonds will be used directly by the school (the "Borrower") for facility upgrades, construction, and related costs, with the District having no financial liability or obligation to repay them. The resolution confirms the bonds are "without recourse to the District" and do not constitute a general obligation or pledge of the District's taxing power, as required by the Home Rule Act. The school, a 501(c)(3) charter school, will receive the bond proceeds as a loan from the District.
This bill updates District of Columbia education laws to focus on overall attendance patterns rather than just unexcused absences. It requires schools to track and report chronic absenteeism (frequent missed days) and attendance improvements after student support team referrals, replacing previous "unexcused absence" language. Key changes include moving school census deadlines from November 1 to December 15, adding chronic absenteeism metrics to reporting, and updating school enrollment and charter school references. These adjustments directly affect DC Public Schools (DCPS), public charter schools, and education research partnerships that collect attendance data.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $15 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to refinance costs for the Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School. The funds will specifically cover the school’s facility at 885 Barnaby Street SE in Ward 8, including refinancing prior debt used for acquiring and renovating its 37,700-square-foot building, construction costs, and related expenses. The bonds are structured so the District bears no financial liability - proceeds will be loaned directly to the school, and the District won’t use its taxing power or credit. This resolution is procedural, approving the bond issuance under the Home Rule Act without creating new public obligations.
The Board of Trustees Training Amendment Act of 2025 requires newly elected or appointed members of public charter school boards in Washington, D.C., to complete a no-cost training program within 90 days of joining and annually thereafter. The training covers key areas including financial management, school operations, governance, academic programs, personnel, and updates to federal and District laws. It mandates coordination between the Public Charter School Board and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to ensure boards have the necessary skills for effective oversight. The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to improve governance and prevent financial lapses that have led to school closures.
